Our History

1992-1993

Breaking ground on May 31, 1992, the congregation joyfully occupied the new facility on February 7, 1993. The new building is strategically planned to fit into the final two phases of development of the church facility, namely, an expanded sanctuary and multi-purpose building. The expanded facility enables the congregation, as need and growth should dictate, to accomodate simultaneous sessions of Sunday School and Worship. Thus, the sanctuary could accomodate over 800 souls on Sunday mornings.

1980’s

As the congregation continued to increase in the 1980’s, the need for expansion became acute once more.

February 5, 1978

The church body occupied the new facilities in the “Promised Land”.

July 1975

During the ministry of Reverend John Buchko the church’s growth mushroomed to such proportions that relocation became imperative. Nine and one-half acres of land were purchased in July 1975 along West Sassafras Street in Selinsgrove.

1956

Approximately five years later, the church sanctuary was built and this completed the church building at the corner of High and Vine Streets. Dedication services were held October 13-14, 1956. The congregation continued to grow and mature during the ministries of Reverend Paul F. Knight and Reverend James T. Staley.

March 1, 1951

The first service was held in the new basement church with Reverend William Adams, Jr. serving as the first pastor.

July 1950

The church was organized July 1950 with nine members under the leadership of Dr. Ernest E. Grosse, District Superintendent of the Washington-Philadelphia District. The newly organized group had no place to worship, so the Mifflinburg Church of the Nazarene, led by Reverend Fred D. Pick, opened their doors to the Selinsgrove congregation. They worshipped with the Nazarenes in Mifflinburg for six months, during the time which the basement church was completed. Much of the work was done by Reverend Pick and his people.

March 1950

The Church of the Nazarene came to Selinsgrove after prayer had been made for a holiness church that preached the new birth, and the second blessing of the Spirit-filled life. Reverend Claude Jones, Nazarene evangelist, preached in a tent meeting. The Files sisters and Ray Noggle, along with the musical talent from the churches on the Bloomsburg Zone, furnished the music. Several people were saved and sanctified.